Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (HBO)

About Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (HBO)

Released in 2010, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is a drama film directed by Oliver Stone. It is the sequel to "Wall Street" (1987). The film's story centers around the 2008 economic crisis. Its main character, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), emerges after a long prison sentence, just as his soon-to-be son-in-law, Jake Moore (Shia LeBeouf) is attempting to navigate the financial collapse.

Making/ Production

Oliver Stone returns to direct the sequel after the original film. The screenplay was written by Allan Loeb and Stephen Schiff. The film was produced by Edward R. Pressman, Eric Kopeloff, and Oliver Stone. The film was notably shot in New York City, featuring a realistic and frenetic portrayal of the finance world during the 2008 crisis.

Actors

• Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko: Displays a remarkable performance showcasing Gekko's trip from penitentiary back into the complex world of finance.
• Shia LaBeouf as Jake Moore: LaBeouf brings energy to his role as a young trader who is engaged to Gekko's daughter.
• Carey Mulligan as Winnie Gekko: Plays Gekko's daughter, and Moore's soon-to-be wife, who is trying to carve her path out of her father's shadow.
• Josh Brolin as Bretton James: Handsomely embodies the charismatic, yet ruthless adversary of Gekko and Moore.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jackie Chan was originally offered a role in the film.
• Charlie Sheen, who was in the original "Wall Street" movie, makes a cameo.
• Michael Douglas won an Oscar for his role in the original film.

Awards

Michael Douglas was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the 68th Golden Globe awards for reprising his role as Gordon Gekko.

Quotes

• "Money is not the prime asset in life. Time is." - Gordon Gekko.
• "It's not about the money. It's about the game." - Jake Moore.
• "The mother of all evils is speculation." - Louis Zabel (Frank Langella)

Music, Soundtrack

• "Money Never Sleeps" by Craig Armstrong
• "Home by David Byrne and Brian Eno"
• "Life is Long by David Byrne and Brian Eno"